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African health policy, systems and evidence ·
From the abstract: “Moderate technical skills but failure in infection control, patient communication, and documentation resulted in weak practical competency, were observed from this study.”
From the abstract: “In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and temporal patterns of TB-associated hyperglycaemia and its impact on disease presentation and TB treatment outcomes among a cohort of individuals not previously diabetic.”
From the abstract: “A cross-sectional study design was employed to investigate the spatial clustering of esophageal cancer patients.”
From the abstract: “In this prospective observational multi-site cohort, Breast AI™-supported ultrasound assessment demonstrated high observed negative predictive value and reproducible risk stratification across heterogeneous healthcare environments.”
From the abstract: “We conducted a prospective cohort study of children aged 6–59 months with uncomplicated SAM admitted by MUAC only (MUAC group), WHZ only (WHZ group), or combined MUAC and WHZ criteria (Combined group) in Aweil Centre, South Sudan.”
From the abstract: “The current study aimed to evaluate the repellent efficacy of essential oils and their binary combinations as complex matrices against Anopheles arabiensis bites, the major malaria vector in Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “We enrolled Kenyan CALWH ≤15 years on NNRTI-based ART and monitored adherence over six months, with monthly, validated questionnaires and continuous MEMs (Medication Event Monitoring Systems) electronic dose monitoring.”
From the abstract: “This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of ART adherence and viral load suppression, and to measure the association between adherence and viral suppression among PLHIV in Ethiopia.”
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From the abstract: “In a substudy among 223 children (36 CHEU and 187 CHU) enrolled in the Sanitation Hygiene Infant Nutrition Efficacy (SHINE) trial in rural Zimbabwe, we measured height, knee-heel length, weight, calf circumference, skinfold thicknesses (triceps, subscapular and calf), and bio-electrical impedance at 2 years of age.”